
9 Days | Feel the Seoul of South Korea on this adventure that hits all the highlights





A melting pot of natural wonder, culinary delights and mesmerising cityscapes, South Korea is proving to be a destination well worth adding to your bucket list! On this nine-day exploration, you’ll discover Korea’s Demilitarised Zone, eat ‘til you drop at an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, hike through the amazing scenery of Seorksan Mountain, wander through the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village, spend a night in a traditional hanok house and discover the charisma of Busan from seaside Haedong Temple to the stories of Haeyno divers.
Trip overview

- Start
- Seoul, South Korea
- Finish
- Seoul, South Korea
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- South Korea
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- CJSK
- Spend a fascinating day exploring the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) on a guided tour. Discover why this intriguing place has been awash with tension and political pressure since the Korean War.
- Take a street food tour of the renowned Gwangjang markets in Seoul, feasting on bite-sized delights, and indulge in an authentic all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience for your final night.
- Explore the seaside Sokcho and discover the island village of Abai, home to hundreds of North Korean refugees who settled here during the war.
- Spend a night in a traditional Hanok house in the Andong Hahoe folk village, walking past the traditional homes to imagine the country in its past life.
- Visit coastal Haedong Temple, explore the colourful Gamcheong Culture Village and then meet a Haeyno diver in Busan for an insider’s view of this predominantly female profession.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
- A good degree of fitness is recommended for this trip as a lot of walking is involved. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
Inclusions
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Private Vehicle, Public Bus, Metro, Taxi, Boat
Hotel (7nts), Hanok (1nt)
- Seoul - Gwangjang market
- Seoul - Naksan night view over the city
- Seoul - Gyeongbukgung Palace
- Seoul - Demilitarized Zone (DMZ/South Korea)
- Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village
- Sokcho - Seoraksan Mountain
- Sokcho - Daepo Fish market
- Sokcho - Island village of Abai
- Sokcho - North Korea refugee family visit
- Andong - Andong folk village
- Busan - Haedong Temple
- Busan - Gamcheon Art Village
- Busan - Haenyeo (female diver) visit
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. The trip will start at 4pm on Day 1
2. A single supplement is bookable for all nights except Day 5, subject to availability.
3. Although this trip starts and finishes in Seoul, we highly recommend you to spend some extra time exploring this fascinating city and its neighbouring regions. Please consult your booking agents if you would like to book additional nights.
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